Gov. Phil Murphy provides an update on the latest coronavirus case totals for New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon. TRENTON, N.J. - The number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey has surged to 267, with three fatalities reported.
Gov. Phil Murphy said the most recent death was a man in 90s and who was being treated at Hackensack University Medical Center in Bergen County. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS For most people, the virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough.
For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.